New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2019
The New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka is an International Series consisting of 2 Tests and 3 T20Is from 14th Aug - 06 Sept 2019
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Dimuth Karunaratne helps Sri Lanka survive tricky rain-curtailed day against New Zealand
Skipper Karunaratne (49*) took a gutsy decision of batting first under cloudy conditions and took the shine off the new ball. The score could have read much worse if it was not for his perseverance.
Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne powers Sri Lanka to 6-wicket win against New Zealand in 1st Test
It is a huge win for Sri Lanka in terms of the Test Championship. This being only a two-match series, the Lions have bagged 60 valuable points.
Openers Karunaratne and Thirimanne set up win for Sri Lanka in 1st Test against New Zealand
Sri Lanka now need 135 runs to go one up in the series and unless they implode, there is every chance of a Sri Lankan win before Tea on day 5, weather permitting.
Match hangs in balance courtesy of Sri Lanka's lower-order fightback despite Ajaz Patel's fifer
At 161-7, it looked as if Sri Lanka might concede a big first-innings lead but wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella joined hands with Suranga Lakmal to put up a brave front.
Taylor and Dananjaya stand out on classic day of Test cricket in Galle
Both Taylor and Dananjaya channelized their frustration to dish out commendable performances on day 1.